'As flu season begins, Worcester is also experiencing an uncharacteristic rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus,' Worcester officials said in a release Monday.
because precautions taken during the pandemic like mask requirements are gone. Plus, people are spending more time indoors with the weather getting colder, which officials said raises the stakes for the spread of COVID and the flu.
In addition to wearing masks, Worcester officials are encouraging residents to get both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine dose at the same time.vaccines.gov/fluCases of RSV have been on the rise, overwhelming pediatric hospitals in parts of the country. The flu and COVID are also a seasonal threat. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also available at area pharmacies, as well as at the following ongoing weekly free clinics across the city:UMass Memorial Health Mercantile Center Clinic, 100 Front St.: Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square: Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, from 12 to 5 p.m.Through Dec. 19, anyone who receives a dose at Monday's YMCA clinic or Saturday's Worcester Public Library clinic will receive a $75 gift card courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, while supplies last.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus/vaccinationSome Worcester residents who spoke with NBC10 Boston Monday seemed wary to go back to masking, but Dr.
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